Carcano carbine...what year are these?

Posted by: johnnyrock70

Carcano carbine...what year are these? - 11/25/22 12:06 PM

Are these markings 41 XIX, 37 XVI, and 42 XX the actual years of 1941, 1937, and 1942? Any help is appreciated
Posted by: RobN

Re: Carcano carbine...what year are these? - 11/28/22 09:29 AM

Yes, the 41, 37, and 42 are the years 1941, 1937, and 1942. The Roman numerals represent the year of Mussolini’s reign (19, 16, and 20).